FutureLearn chief executive Andy Hancock exits after GUS takeover Online education firm chaired by former universities minister brings in Global University Systems staffer By Chris Havergal 6 March
Nurse review says UK needs more independent research institutes Crick director Sir Paul Nurse urges government to diversify institute mix and ‘rescue’ ailing centres with more funding and autonomy By Jack Grove 6 March
Dandridge and Barber to give evidence as Lords’ OfS probe begins Wide-ranging investigation will look at powers held by English higher education regulator and its relationship with government By Tom Williams 6 March
Rishi Sunak unveils ?370 million science superpower blueprint Major funding pledges on AI, quantum computers and engineering technology are among 10 key actions to ‘cement science superpower status by 2030’ By Jack Grove 6 March
Horizon Europe’s second pillar needs some restructuring A consensus has emerged on changes that would make the second half of the multi-national programme even more successful, says Jan Palmowski By Jan Palmowski 3 March
Scientists fear funding threat to ‘stellar’ MRC research units New Medical Research Council funding model will undermine world-famous research centres, claim researchers By Jack Grove 2 March
Essay mills ‘under threat from rise of ChatGPT’ Students turning to AI to generate answers undermines business case of contract cheating industry By Tom Williams 2 March
How student theatre inspired William Shakespeare Controversial plays staged at Oxford and Cambridge helped shape the Bard’s depictions of academic life, book claims By Tom Williams 2 March
Get Horizon association ‘swiftly over the line’, sector urges UK and EU must follow through on positive statement from Ursula von der Leyen, according to industry, academic and research organisations By Chris Havergal 2 March
UK international recruitment model ‘heading for a crash’ – v-c Plugging gaps with higher fees paid by students from overseas has allowed institutions to dodge political battles over funding, but it won’t last By Tom Williams 1 March
Joining Horizon Europe could take a year, says George Freeman Science minister says Treasury should release Plan B funding to ensure UK science does not suffer if negotiations take months By Jack Grove 1 March
Nancy Rothwell to step down as Manchester vice-chancellor Neuroscientist to leave post in summer 2024 after 14 years in charge By Tom Williams 1 March
